Buttermilk Chicken Tenders are a delicious and tender dish, typically marinated in buttermilk to create a juicy and flavorful texture before being breaded and fried (or baked). Here’s a simple recipe for making Buttermilk Chicken Tenders:
Ingredients:
1 lb chicken tenders (or boneless chicken breasts cut into strips)
1 ½ cups buttermilk
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional, for a bit of heat)
For the breading:
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon baking powder (for crispiness)
1 egg, beaten (for dipping)
1 ½ cups breadcrumbs (panko breadcrumbs work great for crunch)
For frying:
Vegetable oil or canola oil (for frying)
Instructions:
Marinate the Chicken:
In a bowl, combine the buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and hot sauce (if using).
Add the chicken tenders to the bowl and ensure they are fully submerged in the buttermilk mixture.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
Prepare the Breading:
In a shallow bowl, mix together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and baking powder.
In a separate shallow bowl, beat the egg.
In another shallow bowl, add the breadcrumbs.
Coat the Chicken:
